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October 22, 2023IAR Journal of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care

Awakening the Anesthetic Mind: Unveiling Public Awareness and Concerns regarding Anesthesia in Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh

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AMA ModakABAnand BhardwajRGRahul Gupta

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Overview

Cross-sectional survey finds 65.5% of adults aware of anesthesia's role in surgery, indicating a need for better education and communication.

Key Points

  • About 65.5% of participants demonstrated good knowledge of anesthesia basics, revealing certain gaps in understanding.
  • While 83.75% understood anesthesia's role, over 64% expressed concerns about potential complications during procedures.
  • Conducted as a cross-sectional survey, 400 adults participated, highlighting a significant response regarding awareness in the local community.
  • These findings suggest that targeted educational programs will enhance patient confidence and address knowledge deficits in anesthesia.

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Modak et al. (2023) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af65a1ad7bf08b1eae5c44https://doi.org/10.47310/iarjacc.2023.v04i02.008
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